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The Global Citizenship Pathway is for students who wish to incorporate global awareness and citizenship in their curriculum. The pathway is designed to foster students’ greater awareness of their global imprint, satisfy their curiosity about the global community and its issues, and provide a vibrant forum for their examination of culture, language, and contemporary issues. Participation in the pathway will empower students to meet the challenges of the 21st century to participate fully as active citizens and to be socially responsible members of the global community. Students trained in Global Citizenship will find that their skills are highly marketable.
The Global Citizenship Pathway is also co-curricular. Designed with a global focus, students will actively participate in relevant activities; promote global understanding and peaceful resolution of conflicts and perform community service.
If you are sensitive to cultural differences, committed to making a difference in the world, and willing to develop the knowledge needed for personal and professional success in the 21st century, you are encouraged to participate in the Global Citizenship Pathway.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for honors distinction of the Global Citizenship Pathway, students will receive the global citizen distinction at the awards banquet and receive an honor cord to wear at graduation.
Honor Cord Requirements for the Global Citizenship Pathway
An honor cord signifying your academic achievement in the Global Citizenship Pathway will be awarded to students who complete the following requirements:
Complete required and elective courses in the Global Citizenship Pathway with an overall 3.0 GPA
Maintain a minimum overall 2.5 GPA in all high school courses
Provide community service with an international dimension/purpose
Complete a personal choice research project in Current Social & Political Issues class
Write a reflection essay about the personal growth over the years as a global citizen participant
Prepare a global resume
Submit a global portfolio documenting all formal requirements of the program, including final capstone reflection essay
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